Trial date set in Carmel’s lawsuit on Palladium construction
The 2-year-old complaint concerns defects to steel supports discovered during construction of the city’s signature concert hall.
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WTHR exec accused of discrimination lands new gig
WTHR’s John Cardenas, who was recently accused of sexual discrimination by his former executive assistant, has been named vice president of news for Dispatch Broadcast Group, the station’s parent company.
State Farm must pay Fishers contractor $14.5M, court rules
The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a $14.5 million award of damages against State Farm Insurance to a Fishers-based construction firm. The award is one of the largest defamation awards in U.S. history, according to the court.
Steak n Shake facing new suit over mandatory menu pricing
Another Steak n Shake franchise owner is suing the company over its controversial practice that prohibits restaurants in the chain from setting their own menu prices, even after a federal appeals court sided with a franchisee.
Tyco: No proof Lilly thieves used security report
Lawyers for a security company being sued in the theft of $60 million worth of pharmaceuticals from an Eli Lilly and Co. warehouse in Connecticut say there's no proof the thieves used a report it prepared about security weaknesses in the building.
Steak n Shake pays settlement to former ad agency
Steak n Shake, which last year lost a breach-of-contract lawsuit brought by its former advertising agency, has settled the case rather than let the court decide damages.
Former university chancellor alleges gender bias
The former chancellor of Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne says in a federal lawsuit that the trustees of Purdue University forced him into retirement because former President France Cordova wished to hire more female administrators.
Lilly warehouse thieves had security report, lawsuit says
A federal lawsuit contends that thieves who broke into an Eli Lilly and Co. warehouse in Connecticut three years ago and stole more than $60 million worth of drugs obtained a copy of a report that revealed weaknesses in the building's security system.
Indiana Supreme Court upholds school voucher program
In a 5-0 vote, the justices rejected claims that the law primarily benefited religious institutions that run private schools. The decision paves the way for a possible expansion of the program.
WTHR chief hit with discrimination lawsuit
The former executive assistant to WTHR-TV Channel 13 President John Cardenas has filed an age- and sexual-discrimination lawsuit against the station and parent Dispatch Broadcasting Group.
HHGregg manager sues over company’s denial of bonuses
Dwain Underwood charges the retailer should have included in its bonus calculations a $40 million life insurance payout it collected after executive chairman Jerry Throgmartin died last year.
ITT fights to stem tumbling enrollment
A federal investigation and a shareholder lawsuit are the latest headwinds to threaten ITT Educational Services Inc., which is trying to reverse a precipitous decline in enrollment.
Gerdt Furniture owners embroiled in $4M court fight
A family dispute involving the owners of Gerdt Furniture & Interiors Inc. has led to a lawsuit accusing them of owing nearly $4 million in unpaid rent and loans.
Church’s refusal to install headstone sparks lawsuit
An Indiana woman who wanted to honor her late husband with a headstone that captured his interests in sports and the outdoors is suing the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis Properties Inc. for refusing to install it.
Lawsuit over Simon’s bonus may expose board’s mindset
The $120 million retention bonus that Simon Property Group Inc.’s board awarded David Simon two years ago has spawned a bitter legal battle in Delaware that promises to shed fascinating light on the inner workings of the board.
Lawsuit claims BMV overcharged Indiana residents by millions
A newly-filed lawsuit seeking class-action status accuses Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles of "systematically" overcharging state residents by tens of millions of dollars for driver's licenses.
Lampoon: Durham used $1M from company to pay attorney
Film company once headed by Indianapolis financier Tim Durham says he transferred $1 million to his Indianapolis lawyer, John Tompkins, while fighting federal securities fraud charges.
Settlement talks set for Don Marsh severance dispute
Lawyers for Marsh Supermarkets Inc. and its former CEO will meet Monday on the issue of whether Don Marsh should have to repay the roughly $2.1 million in severance he received from the company.
NCAA sues Pennsylvania over $60M Sandusky abuse fine
The governing body for college sports says that the state is violating the U.S. Constitution by passing a law that confiscates the $60 million sanction imposed against Penn State in the Jerry Sandusky child-abuse case.
Decision could come soon on Don Marsh severance claim
The issue will be decided by Judge Sarah Evans Barker, who presided over a two-week civil trial that saw a federal jury return a $2.2 million judgment against the former CEO of Marsh Supermarkets Inc. late Friday night.